The Trees

<p><strong>A beautifully illustrated paperback guide to the trees of the world <em>Trees: An Illustrated Field Guide</em> is a must-have for any amateur naturalist's backpack. Learn to recognize trees on sight through their leaf shapes body shapes bark and fruits!</strong></p><p><em>Trees: An Illustrated Field Guide</em> is a compact beautifully illustrated field guide to 40 of North America's most common and most charismatic trees along with 10 best-of-the-best trees from around the world. Inside this charming paperback you'll find profiles on individual species each showcasing a full-page illustration. This book is meant to be slipped into a pocket or backpack for use in the field or in a tree. You'll get to know your arboreal neighbors' characteristics and habits and be able to introduce them to your friends and family.</p><p>Learn which trees produce which fruits nuts and seeds; learn where and under what conditions they like to grow; learn what makes each one special. Discover the wonderful world of North American trees including: </p><ul><li>Oaks (<em>Quercus genus</em>)</li><li>Maples (<em>Acer genus</em>)</li><li>Hickories (<em>Carya genus</em>)</li><li>The American beech (<em>Fagus grandifolia</em>)</li><li>The American Sycamore (<em>Platanus occidentalis</em>)</li><li>Pines (<em>Pinus genus</em>)</li></ul><p>And many many more! Visually stunning <em>Trees: An Illustrated Field Guide</em> is an engrossing overview of North America's remarkable and diverse mushrooms. You'll find opportunities for discovery on every page.</p>